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Madison County offers free summer meals for students
MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Madison Co. Schools offer free meals to children 18 and under, regardless of residency, starting in June. The school district is utilizing the National School Lunch Program’s Seamless Summer Operation at Ann Smith Elementary School to provide free breakfast and lunch on weekdays from June 10-21.
STATE PREVIEW: Canton softball punches historic ticket to state tournament
History has been made for the Canton Eaglettes as they punched their ticket to the UIL Class 4A Softball State Tournament. As the team prepares to take on Liberty softball, VYPE DFW takes a look at their season so far and just what fans can expect from this squad!. Keep...
Four people died on Mississippi highways during Memorial Day Travel Period
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Four people died on state highways over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the fatal crashes happened in Benton, Tunica, Itawamba, and Harrison Counties. Kenneth Cook, 59, of Smithville died after his car went off Highway 25 and overturned. He was...
How Madison native Niko Mazza kept Southern Miss baseball’s season alive
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WLBT) – Southern Miss baseball faced the pressure of early elimination from the Knoxville Regional on Saturday. But, they have been in this moment before. During last year’s historic season, Southern Miss lost the opening game of the Auburn Regional before bouncing back and being crowned Auburn Regional Champions.
Denham Springs woman killed in crash involving multiple motorcycles in Mississippi
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WAFB) - A Denham Springs woman was killed during a crash involving multiple motorcycles in Mississippi. Authorities said the crash happened around 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, on I-10 in Harrison County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the victim who died is Amanda Holden, 43, of...
Authorities investigating another shooting in Canton
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Authorities are investigating another shooting in Canton. On Tuesday, Madison County deputies responded to the Pecan Village Apartments after multiple shots were fired. WLBT noticed several shell casings on the ground when we arrived. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. No one was believed to be...
Butterfly paradise: How to make your yard the perfect home for butterflies
'You want to have a plant that produces nectar for the adults and a plant that produces foliage for the offspring as a food source. You want to have plants the babies feed on.'. Mississippi Clarion Ledger. Summer isn't officially here, but it might as well be. Flowers are blooming,...
Driver arrested after multi-county chase in Mississippi
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A suspect was arrested after a multi-county chase in Mississippi. Yazoo County Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said deputies spotted a driver speeding in a white Dodge pickup truck headed toward Highway 49 South on Thursday, May 23. When deputies tried to initiate a traffic stop, the driver fled. During the chase, […]
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